Defects in new developments — exploring tenant, contractor and sub-contractor liability
Legislative changes to Houses in Multiple Occupation
From 1 October 2018, changes are being made to mandatory licensing of HMOs in England. The Licensing of House in Multiple Occupation (England) Order 2018 (“the 2018 Order”) will replace the 2006 Order and alter the definition of an HMO under the Housing Act 2004.
Marc Selby features in the Telegraph as 'Nine in 10 solicitors don't understand stamp duty'
It's all about MEES
Under the MEES Regulations, no commercial property which is required to have an Energy Performance Certificate (“EPC”) can be let for a term certain of more than 6 months, but less than 99 years, unless it’s minimum level of energy prescribed for the property (evidenced in the EPC) is Band E or above.
